A Sustainable Certification: BASF working to create sustainability certification standard for automotive refinish industry
Toronto, Ontario — BASF has announced that it is continuing to engage in discussions with industry partners to establish a global certification standard in the automotive refinish industry. According to a recent report, industry partners in this instance specifically include industry associations, insurers, work providers, fleet leasing operators and bodyshops. Dialogues with these groups originally […]
No More Tape, Ladies: SATA highlights paint suit specifically designed for women
Toronto, Ontario — In a social media post made on LinkedIn on Tuesday, SATA Canada reminded patrons that it sells a paint suit tailor-made for women in the automotive industry. Featuring the SATA logo as well as the Girls Behind the Gun and Goddess Behind the Gun logos, the paint suit has all the features […]
Industry Info Session: College of New Caledonia hosting Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Program info session
Prince George, British Columbia — On February 7 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (PST), the College of New Caledonia (CNC) will be hosting an Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Information Session for interested students. The event will take place at the Canfor Tech Student Union Lounge 2-801 Prince George Campus. During the information session, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Stellantis shuts down merger speculation; EV automakers continue to drop
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly automotive economics report, Stellantis shuts down merger rumours, while EV stocks continue to slip, keeping up with the 2024-thus-far trend. Stellantis slices down rumours Stellantis chairman John Elkann has commented on press speculation that the automaker was considering a merger with French OEM Renault, saying there is “no plan […]
CCCR presents Time Study results at in-person event; video
Toronto, Ontario — At its recent in-person meeting, the Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) highlighted findings from a Time Study initiated last fall, focusing on the administrative burdens within facilities and their effects on overall operations. “At the heart of this study, we wanted to open [our] eyes to see where the real value […]
Recruitment Feedback Requested: Ministry of Ontario seeks advice regarding 2024 Level Up! skilled trades fair series
Toronto, Ontario — The Ministry of Ontario is seeking feedback from the industry regarding its 2024 series of Level Up! skilled trades fairs for local youth. Given the success of last year’s events, the ministry is considering increasing the number of stops on the Level Up! tour, with the potential to stop in double as […]
Champs of Karting and Collision: CCS treats Collision Centre of the Year team to night of go-kart racing
Toronto, Ontario — A good team is hard to find—and when you do find one, it’s important to celebrate achievements. Consolidated Collision Services has taken note of this—the company hosted its 2024 Collision Centre of the Year winners, Mercedes-Benz Collision Oakville, at K1 Speed Karting last week to celebrate the team’s achievement. According to a […]
Getting Technical: CIECA to hold webinar featuring Mike Anderson
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will be hosting a webinar with Mike Anderson on February 22. Titled, “Embracing Technology to be Successful in the Collision Industry,” and to take place online at 2 p.m. EST, the event will cover a variety of topics focusing on best practices for incorporating technology […]
Crafty Capers: Ontario driver caught with printed paper license plate
Leamington, Ontario — Essex County OPP say a 45-year-old driver from the Leamington area has been charged after police discovered the individual’s vehicle had a paper license plate. A member of the Essex OPP was on general patrol on Talbot Street West in the Leamington area on January 22 at approximately 1:30 a.m. when they […]
Repairify’s Ranks: Repairify announces executive leadership changes
Texas, United States — Repairify has announced the appointment of Craig Edmonds as the president of asTech and has further named Chris Hollingsworth as the Co-CEO of Repairify Global Holdings with Rick Keister as the Chairman of the Board. In a recently released press release, Repairify noted that it “is excited to welcome Craig Edmonds […]